Career Area:

Operations

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other.  We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

About SPM Oil & Gas

SPM Oil & Gas, a Caterpillar company, provides superior products and service solutions to make our customers more efficient and lower total cost of ownership.  Globally, we deliver engineered oilfield and drilling equipment repair and certification, mechanical and rotating equipment repairs and upgrades, rapid prototyping of spare parts, robust asset management, operation and maintenance and field engineering services. We offer a wide range of career opportunities across a variety of technical and business roles in engineering and service locations worldwide. Join our team and help build engineering solutions that change the industry.

Job Summary:

The Field Frac Technician II installs, maintains, and repairs frac equipment consisting of API 6A Gate Valves, chokes, casing, and tubing heads and spools. The Field Frac Technician I is a skilled, experienced technician with the ability to perform most tasks independently while seeking guidance or training for more critical tasks.

What You Will Do:

Effectively demonstrate the core values of SPM Oil & Gas at all times

Follow all written policies and procedures safely without deviation or refer to upper management for guidance

Exhibit and advocate exemplary safety culture at all times

Demonstrate consistency, accountability, reliability and solid work ethic

Prepare JSA (Job Safety Analysis) and POWRA (Point of Work Risk Assessment) on job site and perform all duties in a safe manner and in accordance with SPM Oil & Gas SHE policies

Adhere to and exercise Stop Work Authority and Management of Change

Safely install, remove, repair and service equipment on a frac site.

Pre-check all equipment and processes prior to starting the job to ensure all equipment is operable and complete

Make repairs to customer property and rental assets including valves, spools, chokes, actuators, and surface equipment as required

Inspects, rebuilds, operates, tests and troubleshoot equipment. 

Monitors, evaluates and recommends adjustments to processes and or equipment that maximizes quality and efficiency

Operates equipment and materials following OEM guidelines as well as standard operating procedures.

Provides technical expertise and direction to frac site supervisors, as well as third party providers when necessary

Prepare accurate field service and sales orders in an organized, legible manner, in addition to any other necessary documentation

Demonstrate the ability to perform independently or in a team setting

Available on 24-hour call to respond to customer needs

Communicate effectively, both verbally and written

Perform occasional required work in the shop; must be knowledgeable on shop functions

Performs other duties as assigned

What You Will Have:

Minimum of 2 years of experience in hydraulic fracturing operations, field service, or a related oil and gas role

Must be authorized to operate a company vehicle

Must have a clean driving record

Physical Demands:

Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear

Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Must be able to wear protective footwear and other PPE as required by the department

Work Environment:

Regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles

Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions

Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and vibration

Noise level: Moderate

Summary Pay Range:

$26.30 - $35.20

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. 

Benefits:

Annual incentive bonus plan*

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)

401k savings plan

Health savings account (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Healthy Lifestyle Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.

Posting Dates:

February 10, 2025 - February 16, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.     

EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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